Residential Care Worker

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Job Title: Residential Care Worker

Reporting to: Social Care Leader, Social Care Manager and Service Manager.

Purpose: To provide high-quality care to young people resident in Pathways Ireland and support the management team in the delivery of a safe, stable and therapeutic service.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team to provide high-quality care and support to young people.
• Promote and uphold the rights, dignity, welfare and best interests of young people.
• Contribute to a safe, caring, stable and therapeutic environment.
• Support the implementation and development of care plans and programmes of care.
• Support young people’s physical, emotional, educational, social and recreational development.
• Develop young people’s personal, interpersonal, social and problem-solving skills.
• Plan and participate in suitable recreational, community and educational activities and supervise outings.
• Facilitate young people to participate actively in their own care.
• Engage appropriately with young people in community and family settings.
• Complete required risk assessments for activities in line with company policy.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records, files and reports, including reports for reviews and case conferences.
• Report accidents, incidents, complaints, allegations and other relevant developments to management and complete required documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support the effective delivery of care.
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, training and induction as required.
• Follow all organisational policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety within the centre.
• Promote positive links with families, schools, community organisations, local services and An Garda Síochána.
• Administer and accurately account for centre monies.
• Support adequate staffing levels and carry out other duties as directed by the Centre Manager.

Essential Qualifications:

Applicants must hold one of the following: QQI Level 7 in Psychology, Youth & Community, Social Science/Studies, Family Support, Disability Studies, Applied Behavioural Analysis or Early Years Care; QQI Level 7/professional qualification in Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy, Counselling/Psychotherapy or Addiction Counselling; professional qualification in Teaching (excluding TEFL) or Nursing Studies; BA in Applied Policing or equivalent; or Higher Certificate in Custodial Care (Irish Prison Service) or equivalent.

Skills and Competencies:

Knowledge of child development, behaviour management, attachment, leadership and childcare legislation. Strong communication, interpersonal, reflective practice and report-writing skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, remain calm in crisis situations, support colleagues and build positive relationships with young people. Computer, counselling and recreational skills required.